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Rosemary vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rosemary and Quinoa

  • The amount of Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Potassium, and Manganese in Rosemary is higher than in Quinoa.
  • Rosemary covers your daily Iron needs 65% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rosemary, fresh and Quinoa, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1764.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +288.4%
Contains more IronIron +346.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 175% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Quinoa
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +205.2%
Contains more OtherOther +206.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.9%
~equal in Carbs ~21.3g
~equal in Water ~71.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +119.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rosemary Quinoa
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Quinoa Opinion
Calories 131kcal 120kcal Rosemary
Protein 3.31g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 5.86g 1.92g Rosemary
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg Rosemary
Net carbs 6.6g 18.5g Quinoa
Carbs 20.7g 21.3g Quinoa
Magnesium 91mg 64mg Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 17mg Rosemary
Potassium 668mg 172mg Rosemary
Iron 6.65mg 1.49mg Rosemary
Sugar 0.87g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 2.8g Rosemary
Copper 0.301mg 0.192mg Rosemary
Zinc 0.93mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 66mg 152mg Quinoa
Sodium 26mg 7mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 2924IU 5IU Rosemary
Vitamin A 146µg 0µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.96mg 0.631mg Rosemary
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.11mg Rosemary
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 0.412mg Rosemary
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.123mg Rosemary
Folate 109µg 42µg Rosemary
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 2.838g 0.231g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 0.528g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 1.078g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.136mg 0.131mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.249mg 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.143mg 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.047mg 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.165mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.066mg 0.127mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary Quinoa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Rosemary
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/nutrients
  2. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.